Twitter

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** Twitter, a form of microblogging, is a form of communication similar to 'chat'. Twitter limits each post to 140 characters so that the nature of the communication is succinct. **
More information about Twitter and microblogging
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 * Introduction to Twitter/Microblogging in Social Media Classrooms**
 * How to use Twitter for Social Learning This is a very comprehensive guide**

Using microblogging as a community event Gabriela Grosseck The ultimate Twitter guidebook for teachers 8 reasons an innovative educator uses Twitter Lisa Nielson Posts about Twitter to convince non users by Edna Sackson - Post 1 and Post 2


 * __Twitter as backchannel__ **

Things you should know about backchannel conversation (Educause) How you can use 'chat' to support learning